UPDATE ON MARK’S CONDITION

Mark spent the night in a local hospital in São Paulo where he underwent further checks. He sustained bruising and concussion in the accident he suffered in Sunday’s six-hour race.

“I’m quite sore this morning and am pretty bruised and have got a stinking headache,” Mark said earlier today.
“I’ve got no recollection of the accident or how it happened – the team is looking into the details to find out more.

“Thanks to the medical team at the track and here at the hospital who did a great job and are looking after me very well. On a positive note it’s great that the boys in car no. 14 managed to bring home the victory which is a fantastic way to finish off the season. I’m already looking forward to getting out there again next year.”

Mark is still under care at the hospital but is set to return to the UK later this week.

Helene Kirkham

Oh Mark what a scare you gave us ( and yourself no doubt!). So pleased to hear that you are in one piece at least and I wish you a speedy recovery. Some time back home with your family are in order no doubt.

Scott

Tania

Thanks Mark for letting know how you are! I’m very scared watching the accident and thankfully you are ok, have a good recovery and hopefully your headache go away! I hope you can come back home soon! Greetings, I’m glad read your words!

Tanya

Mark, you`ve got a VERY powerful guardian angel! And also you`ve got a great lot of people on Earth who love you and pray for you. Thank God you`re more or less ok. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery! Next season is not far away 😉

Karl Hilton

Lykle

WoW Mark, that was a big one.
Glad you are OK and then the damage is limited to the car.
It seems you picked a great car to crash in. It was scary to watch but great to see you wave.
Hope the headache goes away quickly.

Kelly M

Relieved isn’t the word Mark! So glad to hear that you are relatively unscathed and can go home soon.
I know you’re just trying to test the nerves of the Webberettes… but we’re almost as tough as you are!
Get back to 100% asap please!

Tracy

Clare

Great to hear that you are doing so well. Sure that a shot of Aaron’s coffee when you get home and Clare’s cooking will have you fit as a fiddle for Christmas! There’s one thing for sure – you do dramatic.

Richard Price

Larry armstrong

You certainly do not hold back when you do anything, that was one hell of a crash but thanks to the safety cells you walked away without major injury. Just get well soon and looking forward to seeing you back in the car next season

Elena

Elaine

Gosh you have given us all a big big scare Try and rest up a few more days before you fly home if you can
Tell everyone to go away for a while and rest up
Your health is more important
Hope that you feel better soon

Degsyb

Kandise

So glad to hear that you are doing ok and that it wasn’t more serious!! Hope you can take it easy now at home and let yourself heal completely. Especially your brain!! Enjoy the holidays with family and friends! Can’t wait to see you driving again next year!

Robert Vaughan Shuker

Hello Mark,
On a positive note , congratulations for achieving pole position in the last race of the season , and for your Porsche team winning the race.
I am sure you will reflect on your ‘DNF’ in a professional ‘matter of fact’ way as an occupational hazard of being a professional racing driver, and will be positively looking forward to the next racing season.

Darren

Patty Marfyak

Get well soon, Mark. Thank god you are doing ok after that crash. Thank you for letting us know on your website how you are doing. What a scare! You are my favorite driver and I’m grateful that you are going to be ok. Rest so that you will be fully recovered for the holidays to spend with your family and next year’s racing. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and I wish you much success next year with Porsche.

Dina A.

Huge relief all around! Huge thanks to your powerful guardian angel! Really glad you’re OK! Full & speedy recovery back home with Annie, dogs, family & friends… and hey, so far enough very scary stuff Mark, please no more ‘tough cookie proof’, as all of us know YOU ARE one!

“I’m already looking forward to getting out there again next year.” what a true champ..

mark

Jonathan Green

Kevin

Mark–ouch! Relieved is hardly the word to convey how happy we all are that you are only banged up, and nothing worse. I think Marc Lieb’s face reflected all of our feelings while watching the video. You’ve been my favorite driver for years (saw you live in Austin this year–wicked rain storm!), and I look forward to watching you bring Porsche forward next season!

Ian Tindal

Thanks for getting the WEC on the BBC, even winning Le Mans doesn’t do that. Not that I am encouraging it, but if you hit that same wall a third time you get to keep it. Glad everything is tickety boo.

Ed Milstein

martin wilsenack

Hello Mark,
I saw your heavy crash live on tv and was eytremly shocked.
As you lifted your arm after the crash i was very happy.
We had too many bad crashes in the past,
so get well and have the best recovery,
Martin,
from Dortmund in Germany

solent shark

Kevin Johnston

Glad to read your doing O.K. I’m hoping your concussion is not too bad. Please take it easy and follow the Doctors instructions – concussions are very serious. Mt though are with you and hope you recover soon and are back to doing your many activities that make you so string for racing.

All the best and enjoy the upcoming holiday season.

Kevin
Calgary, Alberta, CANADA

A.J. van Kooij

Glad you’re doing better, I was there at Le Mans in 1999 when you flew with the CLR , I saw your looping in 2010 with the Red Bull F1 and saw this crash live on Eurosport. I AM a big Porsche fan but maybe it is better to quit racing now and become a Porsche ambassador…there is only one life mate.

Kind regards,

A.J. from Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Liz

John T.

Mark, glad to hear you are doing OK after that huge crash. God bless the car designers that engineered the chassis and driver’s compartment to allow you to basically “walk away” from such a huge energy transfer.

I’ve been a huge fan of yours since ’99 when you tried to “fly” your Le Mans car!

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